Discussion Thread -- May 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Phyrebrat]

I also love Jar Jar Binks and don't like Fett

pH

 

[Shyrka]

I also love Jar Jar Binks and don't like Fett

Monster.

 

[sinister42]

Not to mention Brockian Ultra-Cricket.

Happy Towel Day, hoopy froods!

 

[Dan Jones]

You're forgetting the greatest sport ever created - Lemon. Rather than explain it here, I'll demonstrate it at the next meet. You'll need to bring a lemon, a sharp knife, and a mop. Best game ever.

 

[Phyrebrat]

Do tailgating the elderly or making scary faces at babies count as sports? If so then I love sports.

pH

 

[Heijan Xavier]

May 75-Word Challenge Vote Cup

Here is a link to my vote-cup thread. Final results will be posted here.

No offense or disappointment here. Love everyone.

 

[Cathbad]

The idea of hitting a little ball and walking to find it only to hit it again makes no sense to me.

Gawd, I gave you a "Like", and I like golf!

 

[Cathbad]

Do tailgating the elderly or making scary faces at babies count as sports? If so then I love sports.

pH

Yes.

 

[Vaz]

Phew! Incredibly tough month, so many quality entries, my short list be rather long.

Short List

Luiglin
Parson
Dst62
Gaiwan
Cats
Victoria
Shyrka
Heijan X
Remedy
Perp

Finalists& Vote**

Wruter
Johnny Appleseed
Hope**

 

[Vaz]

And in a month brimming with awesome stories I,d like to thank @HazelRah for the kind mention & @Wruter for shocking me with a lovely vote. Cheers!

 

[Luiglin]

Gawd, I gave you a "Like", and I like golf!

Wii golf doesn't count ;p

 

[Wruter]

No, you're good -- the rule is that you're not supposed to do anything to explain or expand upon your OWN story until after the voting closes. Commentary (so long as it's positive) about other people's stories is welcomed and encouraged at any time.

Well then, the reason I voted for the piece by Vaz is because I thought it had an enigmatic depth which invited rereading, packed in some great description which is no mean feat at this length, and managed not to use the actual word tomorrow.

LOOK AT ME BEING SERIOUS EVERYONE

 

[Luiglin]

LOOK AT ME BEING SERIOUS EVERYONE

Reported for being serious and breaking his caps lock key

 

[Phyrebrat]

Reported for being serious and breaking his caps lock key

Well thank God someone has!

pH

 

[Wruter]

Reported for being serious and breaking his caps lock key

Well thank God someone has!

pH

Whyyyyyy does nobody else use all caps to indicate sarcasm here?

Okay, okay, I'll just stop being sarcastic.

AND YOU WILL ALL REGRET IT

(Starting now)

 

[Ursa major]

Wii golf

Wii golf?

That sounds like another (Scottish-flavoured) name for miniature golf....

 

[Luiglin]

AND YOU WILL ALL REGRET IT

Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being repressed!

Edit: as a side note how come I'm only on 652 posts? I'm certain that I've posted more rubbish than that.

 

[Wruter]

Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being repressed!

Edit: as a side note how come I'm only on 652 posts? I'm certain that I've posted more rubbish than that.

I could respond in anger to your callous taunting, Luiglin.

But instead I shall simply watch you weep in desolation at the loss of my wondrous all caps sarcasm.

*watches Luiglin weep*

*eats popcorn*

Edit: I think posts in some sections like the Lounge aren't counted.

 

[nixie]

ignores the childish banter

Shortlist

Cascade
Chrispy
Mosaix
Bob Senior
Vote Goes to

Bowler 1

 

[Parson]

Childish banter is what makes this a fun place. (You will notice there is no penalty for bold print!)

A serious thank you to @johnnyjet, @Wruter and @Vaz for the shortlists!